Wordle Hint Today: Answer for Oct. 19, #1948

Looking for today’s Wordle answer? We’ve got Wordle hints first, then today’s answer for NYT Wordle No. 1,948 for Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.

Today’s Wordle answer kind of made me laugh. You know this word. So do your kids. Read on for hints and the answer.

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Today’s Wordle hints

Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.

Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats

Today’s Wordle answer has no repeated letters.

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

Today’s Wordle answer has one vowel.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with S.

Wordle hint No. 4: Last letter

Today’s Wordle answer ends with K.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can mean to emit a strong, offensive odor.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is STINK.

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Yesterday’s Wordle answer

 Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Oct. 18, No. 1,947, was ADORN.

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